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# Ah Keir

Last year

2022

Tories step up pressure on Keir Starmer over ‘beergate’ row

A leaked memo suggested the beer and curry Starmer had with colleagues during UK coronavirus restrictions was planned in advance.

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May 8th 2022, 8:32 AM

Keir Starmer to be investigated over ‘beergate’ allegations - Labour leader denies Covid breach

The Labour leader has been under pressure since footage emerged of him drinking with colleagues in 2021.

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Updated May 6th 2022, 6:47 PM